Greetings my Blog Peeps !
I have been MIA, getting ready for the nuptials coming up in.....28 days !
My beautiful sister, along with a couple of my Bridesmaids hosted the most wonderful shower for me in my hometown last month. My little Sissy is super creative and I love her to life !
The invites read...
Help the Bride-to-Be learn to cook up the perfect "Recipe for Romance."
Join us and the award-winning Chef Derek Nettle in the kitchen at
the Venue 104 Bistro where he will teach us the fine art of making
Italian cuisine. Please bring a gift for the Bride to help her and the Groom keep the romance alive.
Myself and 14 ladies had the most amazing day ! We had the entire restaurant for almost 4 hours. They set up one side with tables for us to partner up and cook & the other half of the restaurant was where we ate all the food that WE had prepared under the direction of the Chef.
We had such a great time. I am still getting emails & texts about what a unique, fun and non-traditional idea it was. My sister is the best. She and one of my other bridesmaids put it all together & I was totally blessed that day. Here are some pics....
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| They were setting things up |
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| I was focused ! |
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| My beautiful Bridesmaid |
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| Even my mama learned something new ! |
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| My lovely sister, the creative one. |
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| Trying to get it just right |
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| We were teasing her because she NOT known for cooking |
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| He was teaching me a trick ! |
On the menu was Panzanella Salad, spinach Stuffed Cannelloni, Classic Turkey Meatballs and for dessert, Butter Cake with Macerated Berries and Mascarpone. It was all delicious and we learned quite a few tips, tricks & techniques from the Chef & his Assistant.
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| We even made our own croûtons ! |
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| Yummy Dessert |
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| My stepdaughter & her baby surprised me ! |
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| They were so hungry they forgot to take off their gloves LOL |
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| By the look on her face, the romance gifts got a little spicy ! |
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| The Chef was funny & friendly ! |
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| Such a fun group ! |
It was a wonderful day, not soon to be forgotten. I was so appreciative & just happy to be in this place in my life.
What's the most original party idea you have ever experienced ?
Thoughts ? Comments ? Questions ?
Beautifully Complex
